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Asia

Anne Curtis Finally Speaks Up After Fans Notice Lump on Her Neck—Her Answer Has Everyone Talking

MANILA, Philippines — Anne Curtis has finally addressed growing concern among fans after a noticeable lump on her neck became the subject of online discussion—but the actress-host made it clear that she is not ready to publicly discuss the personal matter behind it. During an interview on August 15, following her contract signing as a new ambassador for ZION Group, Curtis was asked about concerns raised by netizens regarding what appeared to be a lump on her neck. Her response was brief but re

August 18, 2026

Asia

ALEX EALA STUNS ANISIMOVA? Filipina Star Takes Command as Cincinnati Thriller Reaches Decisive Set

MASON, Ohio — Alex Eala is once again knocking on the door of another major Top 10 upset — and this time, Amanda Anisimova is standing in her way. The Filipina tennis sensation has seized the momentum in a tense Cincinnati Open Round of 32 showdown against the ninth-seeded American, with the latest live update showing Eala ahead 2–1 in the deciding third set after the two players split the opening sets. Eala took the first set 6–4, but Anisimova answered with a 6–4 second-set victory, setting u

August 18, 2026

Lifestyle

Eastern Samar Opens ₱50-M Maritime Facility—Could This Be the Start of a New Generation of Filipino Seafarers?

GUIUAN, Eastern Samar — A new maritime facility has been inaugurated at the Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) Guiuan Campus, giving aspiring seafarers a potential pathway to pursue maritime education closer to home instead of leaving the province for specialized training. House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan and Eastern Samar Lone District Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales led the inauguration and turnover of the Phase 1 Maritime Building

August 18, 2026

Politics

MALACAÑANG NAG-UTOS NG WORK-FROM-HOME SA 3 LALAWIGAN—ANO ANG NANGYAYARI?

MANILA, Philippines — Nagpatupad ang Malacañang ng work-from-home (WFH) arrangement sa mga tanggapan ng gobyerno sa Zambales, Bataan at Occidental Mindoro noong Martes, Agosto 11, 2026, habang patuloy na nagdudulot ng malalakas na pag-ulan ang Southwest Monsoon o Habagat. Ang direktiba ay nakapaloob sa Memorandum Circular No. 124, na inilabas noong Agosto 11 sa ilalim ng awtoridad ng Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at nilagdaan ni Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. Ayon sa kautusan, ang work-from

August 18, 2026

Politics

DOJ WALANG URUNGAN: Walang Batas na Makakapigil sa Kaso Laban kay VP Sara—Pero May Isang Hakbang Pa ang Hihintayin ng Korte

MANILA, Philippines — Habang nagpapatuloy ang impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa Senado, malinaw ang posisyon ng Department of Justice: walang legal na hadlang para sampahan at ituloy ang isang hiwalay na criminal case laban sa nakaupong bise presidente. Ito ang binigyang-diin ni Prosecutor General Richard Anthony Fadullon matapos kuwestiyunin ng kampo ni Duterte kung maaari bang ituloy ang criminal proceedings laban sa isang impeachable officer habang nililitis ito sa Senado.

August 18, 2026

Lifestyle

Southeast Asia Braces for a ‘Super El Niño’ as Heat, Drought and Food Risks Intensify

SOUTHEAST ASIA — A powerful El Niño is strengthening across the Pacific, raising concerns over extreme heat, prolonged dry spells, water shortages, agricultural losses and wildfire risks across Southeast Asia as governments prepare for potentially difficult conditions extending into 2027. The warning comes as climate agencies increasingly point to an unusually strong El Niño developing in the second half of 2026. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Aug. 13 tha

August 18, 2026

Lifestyle

Lamut’s Roads Just Got a Major Upgrade—But the Real Impact Could Be Bigger Than the Concrete

LAMUT, IFUGAO — A long-running push to improve road access in Lamut is gaining fresh momentum as Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)-backed road projects are completed and turned over to communities, strengthening connectivity in one of Ifugao’s key agricultural municipalities. The road upgrades are more than infrastructure milestones. For residents in remote communities, better roads can mean easier access to markets, schools, health services and government facilities—while giving farmers a m

August 18, 2026

Lifestyle

300 TONS OF GARBAGE HAULED FROM BACLARAN ESTERO — PERO ITO ANG MAS NAKAKABAHALANG TANONG

PARAÑAQUE CITY — What started as a massive buildup of garbage in the Baclaran waterway has turned into a stark reminder of Metro Manila's long-running waste-management problem. Authorities have hauled an estimated 300 tons of garbage from the Baclaran estero in Parañaque City, filling more than 50 truckloads after days of heavy rain caused enormous amounts of waste to accumulate in the waterway. The clearing operation began after the waterway became overwhelmed with debris during the period of

August 18, 2026

Lifestyle

₱1.12 Bilyon Nang Pinsala sa Agrikultura Dahil sa Bagyo at Habagat—Pero May Mas Malaking Problema Pang Kinakaharap ang mga Magsasaka

MANILA, Philippines — Umabot sa ₱1.12 bilyon ang tinatayang pinsala at production losses sa sektor ng agrikultura at pangisdaan matapos ang magkakasunod na epekto ng Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante at Emong, kasama ang Southwest Monsoon o Habagat, ayon sa Department of Agriculture (DA). Batay sa preliminary assessment ng DA na iniulat noong Hulyo 25, 2025, aabot sa 45,408 magsasaka at fisherfolk ang naapektuhan, habang nasa 43,741 ektarya ng agricultural areas ang napinsala sa 12 rehiyon. Patu

August 18, 2026

Uncategorized

$30,000 Kapalit ng Isang U.S. Soldier? Iran Naglabas ng Kontrobersyal na Pabuya—Pero May Mas Malaking Detalye

TEHRAN, Iran — Lalong umiinit ang tensyon sa pagitan ng Iran at Estados Unidos matapos ianunsyo ng Iranian military ang $30,000 na pabuya para sa sinumang Iranian na makakahuli o makakapatay ng isang American service member. Ang anunsyo ay ginawa noong Agosto 16 ni Iranian Army chief Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami, ayon sa state news agency na IRNA. Iniulat din ito ng ilang international news organizations, kabilang ang AFP, CNA at Stars and Stripes. Ayon sa ulat, ang halagang $30,000 o katumbas na 5 b

August 18, 2026